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This report outlines the proposed approach for the procurement of a Managed Service Provider for the provision of agency staff.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)       Approve the proposed route to market for the temporary agency staff contract, as set out in paragraph 4.10 of the report.

The Committee received a report outlining the proposed approach for the procurement of a Managed Service Provider for the provision of agency staff.

The following matters were considered:

a)             Break clause and arrangements used by other Surrey authorities. In response to a question from a Member, The Head of People and OD informed the Committee that the Council would not be obliged to use the Managed Service Provider and that the fee for the provider was rolled-up with usage of agency staff. The Committee was informed that there was no exclusivity clause in the contract and that the Council could change to a different supplier without penalty in the future if necessary due to Local Government reorganisation. In response to a question about the arrangements for other local authorities, the Committee was informed that Elmbridge, Runneymede and Reigate & Banstead Councils all use the same provider, but that Surrey County Council has an in-house service.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)       Approve the proposed route to market for the temporary agency staff contract, as set out in paragraph 4.10 of the report.